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The Gruesome Story of How Neuralink’s Monkeys Actually Died (12ft.io)
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Elon Musk says no primates died as a result of Neuralink’s implants. A WIRED investigation now reveals the grisly specifics of their deaths as US authorities have been asked to investigate Musk’s claims.

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[–] 15 points 2 years ago (1 child)

The difference in comments here is between those who show compassion for the suffering of animals - and, by extension, humans - versus those who do not and view this as merely political theater in their unlimited support of Elon.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    I think it's a bit more complicated than that. This could pave de way to getting rid of a lot of handicaps and diseases, not to mention fdvr. I care about monkeys, I just care more about paraplegics for instance.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    I think that we as humans put ourselves above all other animals a lot. But as animals with a higher level of awareness, I feel that we have a responsibility to treat all other animals with respect.

    If someone thinks it's justified to experiment on animals, I see it as their moral obligation to do everything in their power to minimize the suffering that animal will experience.

    Also, if this technology could potentially help with handicaps (big X to doubt moment tbh) I absolutely do not want Elon fucking Musk to be the one who owns the technology, so I hope they hit his company with the book.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    That knowledge shouldn't be gained through the barbaric butchery of helpless animals.The research should at the very least be conducted in a manner that is respectful to the animals.

    There is no reason for them to live lives of terror only to die brutally. Considering how much this technology could advance humanity giving them more comfortable and smiling lives during this whole process costs effectively nothing.

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